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    Nando's Peri-Peri

    3.3 (81 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Interior
    Keith C.

    Unexpected Flavor and Hospitality Just Outside D.C. On a business trip outside of D.C., I asked the hotel staff for something a little different--and they pointed me to Nando's Peri-Peri. I'd never been, but once I stepped inside and read the walls, I realized this wasn't just your typical grilled chicken joint. With roots in Portuguese and South African flavors, the place already had me intrigued. I went with something called the Rainbow Bowl--a vibrant combo of avocado, tomato, cucumbers, onion salad, pickled cauliflower, hummus, super seeds crunch, and feta, all layered over warm Portuguese rice and finished with a lemon herb drizzle. I added a grilled chicken breast to it, and the food came out fast. And wow--super flavorful. Not just heat for the sake of it, but real, layered spice. They had a whole variety of Peri-Peri sauces if you wanted to dial things up a notch, and I took a picture of the options--definitely worth sampling a few if you like to customize your spice level. To drink, I had the Strawberry Rose Lemonade, which was refreshing and just different enough to stand out from the usual soda fountain fare. Now here's where it got pleasantly strange--in the best way. I ordered at the counter expecting a typical fast-casual experience, but then they brought my meal out to the table, restaurant-style. And not just that--multiple staff members came by to check in on me, ask how things were going, and if I needed anything else. A really warm, attentive vibe that I wasn't expecting. The music was chill, the decor had character, and the whole place felt thoughtfully put together. The location itself is in a very walkable area, perfect for strolling into a few shops afterward and walking off the meal. All in all, this place sits in that sweet spot between fast food and sit-down restaurant--quick enough for lunch, but welcoming enough to linger a bit. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and want something bold, flavorful, and just a little bit different.

    Debra W.

    I crave this chicken with their assortment of sauces. The chicken is packed full of flavor and always fresh. The smell of the seasoning is so enticing to me and always draws me in. On our visits we were always treated with exceptional customer service and the employees do a great job. The restaurant is always clean too!

    Fully Loaded Fries
    Brittney S.

    I decided to try a new menu item, the fully loaded fries. While the taste/flavor was pretty good, it was missing the red onions and possibly also the PERi ranch. My chicken was supposed to be prepared with the medium sauce, and I didn't taste that either.

    The Thigh & Mighty Sandwich
    Hammed A.

    I visited during lunch time on a weekday and surprisingly it was not crowded. I ordered online and picked up at the front register. I ordered the Thigh & Mighty sandwich which is really delicious. It is a chicken thigh sandwich which compared to chicken breast is naturally more flavorful. It is a very fresh chicken sandwich which comes with fries however I wasn't too thrilled about the fries. Not bad, however not good enough to speak on or offer a comment. The staff member who assisted me in picking up my order was very friendly. I'll visit again. There is ample parking in the adjacent parking lot. Give them a try.

    Fríes
    Aleka P.

    The service at this location is top tier! The staff is so friendly always greeting customers with a smile and positive attitudes. The vibe in the restaurant is upbeat and welcoming. The food is hot and fresh which is always a great experience! The chicken is always a win for me, juicy and flavorful, I like mine with no sauce, it's perfect the way it is! The Brussels are good without the sauce to me, I prefer them plain. I am not a fan of the Mac, I prefer a baked Mac and cheese. Go and try this spot, you won't be disappointed!

    Lime chicken
    Tarsha S.

    For the longest I didn't understand the hype about Nandos. 6 years later I decided to try Nandos again and I freakin loved it . I don't know if it's the fact that I haven't had it in so long or the fact that Nandos stepped up there game up. (Lol) You have options to dine in , carry out or order online and pick up. The prices are to be expected. The location is nice. There wasn't a lot of traffic inside/ it was easy to place my order and the wait time wasn't long. Now let's get into the Meat of this review!! *The Peri Peri wings were cooked well done which I loved. They had a nice flavor and char to them. * The rice was okay. I am not a big fan of there rice but I found when I added some of the Nandi sauce to it I liked the rice a little more. *Grilled Cesar wrap was BOMB.com!!!! Flavor profile was heavenly. The veggies was fresh, the dressing was flavorful and the bread was truly amazing!' All in all I would definitely come Back and try other items on the menu. Great job Nandos

    PERi Ranch Crunch Salad
    John L.

    Let's be different! Everything here has been well reviewed but their salads. They have two types of salads, PERi Ranch Crunch Salad and Spicy PERi Chicken Kale Caesar Salad. They come with grilled chicken. You have a choice of breast or thigh meat. The chicken is coated with a choice of sauce: lemon & herb, mango & lime, medium, hot, or extra hot. You can have it without added sauce. You can get them without chicken also. So, my wife and I tried both entree salads. 1) PERi Ranch Crunch Salad It had chicken, tomato cucumber & onion salad, feta, crispy chickpeas, and PERi pita croutons served over mixed greens dressed in PERi ranch. We got thigh meat coated with medium sauce. There was 2 whole pieces of boneless thigh. They weren't sliced. That was odd and inconvenient to eat. It was moist and tender with a good grilled and marinade flavor of PERi PERi chilli (sic), onions, garlic, and lemon. PERi PERi (aka piri-piri or African Bird's Eye chile) is a hot pepper that is used as a spice and in pharmaceuticals. With the medium sauce, the chicken was mildly spicy. The vegetables were fresh. The feta was rich, creamy, and slightly tangy. The fried chickpeas were crunchy with a very light chickpea flavor. The pita croutons were crunchy and denser than regular croutons with a hint of pepperiness. The dressing tasted like ranch with chiles added. Overall, it was moderately spicy hot, flavorful, and filling but not heavy. 2) Spicy PERi Chicken Kale Caesar It had chicken, pickled red onion, crispy chickpeas, PERi pita croutons, and shaved parmesan served over mixed greens and kale dressed in PERi Caesar dressing. We got thigh meat with mango & lime sauce. The chicken was the same as above except it wasn't spicy hot. It had a mild mango and lime flavor. The pickled onions had a strong onion flavor, a slight tanginess, and mild chile flavor. There wasn't much parmesan cheese, but what was there was good in a typical way. The mixed greens were fresh and the kale was slightly bitter. The dressing tasted like Caesar with chiles added. It was mildly hot. Overall, this had outstanding flavor for a Caesar Salad. I'm not a fan of Caesar Salad, but this is an exception because it wasn't boring to my taste buds. The service was polite, attentive, and helpful. Our food was ready in 10 minutes which was quick because 3 people had ordered ahead of us. We ordered carryout which may have made a difference since we didn't have to wait for our food to be served. The dining room and restrooms were very clean. They have a hand sink for customers at the back of the dining room. The decor included contemporary South African artwork. The ambiance, service, and food were excellent, so I gladly recommend this restaurant. FYI, with over 1200 restaurants worldwide, Nando's has the largest collection of South African artwork in the world for public display. They have over 28,000 pieces of artwork.

    Chicken
    Terrence M.

    Order: Nando 1/2 chicken w/mango & lime sauce & sides: Peri Chips & caesar salad Pros: sooo let me jus say customer service was A1! Walked in and was trying to decide what I wanted to eat, the guy behind the counter asked if it was my first time here and he gave me a coupon for a free appetizer. The chicken was BOMB.com!!!! Like the actual meat of the chicken was flavorful, juicy, and moist!!! The ceasar salad was really good! I actually put some of the chicken on the salad! The dressing was thick but paired well with salad once on there. The croutons on the salad was nice and chewy. Cons: None

    Chicken breast sandwich
    Aisha F.

    Customer service top notch! Y'all, I was heading to Nando's to use my $25 credit that I won at a Yelp event. Caught a flat. Wahhhh. Called them up and they took down my information. When I called in a few days later, they remembered and honored my order right away. Love to see it. I got the chicken breast sandwich-- hot. As you can see, they were not skimpy with the sauce-- my mouth was on fire a little bit. The arugula was a nice touch. Since I love sweet and spicy, I asked for their bbq sauce on the side. Def kicked it up a notch. I enjoyed it!

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    Pretty good. They come like once to make sure you're doing ok. The food came out pretty fast so that was a plus.

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    Great service. Good food. I would update the high chairs to have a strap in between the child's leg so they can't slide out the bottom.

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